February 2009

Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (January 2009)
- Featured Company – Dixon’s New Tech and R&D Center – Efficient Drivetrains Inc.
- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup (January 2009)

CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 495 Edison Court, Suite A, Fairfield – 5,200 SF lease to European Closure Industries
- 400 Crocker Drive, Vacaville – 95,750 SF lease to Pacific Cycle
- 871 Cotting Court, Vacaville – 6,240 SF lease renewal to Baby Signs, Inc.
- Building 117, Mare Island, Vallejo – 9,256 SF lease to Olde World Mill & Cabinets

Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 7297 Chevron Way, Solano County – Leased ±10,000 s/f to Asbury Environmental Services, Inc.
- 7297 Chevron Way, Solano County – Leased ±2,000 s/f to Wellington Energy, Inc.

Premier Commercial (www.pcres.net)
- 1249 Illinois St, #1-A, Fairfield - 3,700 SF leased to Hank Dominquez
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Dixon’s New Tech and R&D Center - Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

Dr. Andy Frank and a Research Vehicle

On February 6th, 2009 Efficient Drivetrains Inc. in Dixon held the opening of their technology research and development center at 1150 Business Park Drive. EDI is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle technology provider based out of Palo Alto. The City of Dixon has entered into a $150,000 business loan agreement with the firm through Dixon's Community Development Block Grant Program.

"We hope to help Dixon carve out a little larger space on the map, as we also help to expand the concepts behind green vehicles around the world," said, Dr. Andy Frank, founder and chief technology officer of Efficient Drivetrains.

The City of Dixon was enthused to welcome EDI to its community, adding to its ‘green’ resume.

"The City of Dixon is excited about the business expansion and quality technology jobs associated with Efficient Drivetrains," said Mark Heckey, economic development director for the city. "We look forward to their success and future expansion of Dixon's role in the movement toward the new Green Technology Industrial Sector."

Mayor Jack Batchelor agreed adding "The Dixon business community is very excited that Efficient Drivetrains has chosen Dixon as the home for its technology research and development center for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles." "This company's products will bring forth a new breed of vehicles that will significantly reduce carbon emissions and provide clean and efficient transportation, while providing local employment."

EDI is one of the latest R&D operations to set up shop in Solano County.

"It's really the future coming to Solano County," said Mike Ammann, president of the Solano Economic Development Corporation. "Most people have no idea about plug-ins and we'll have a top-notch researcher here in Solano County."

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Did you know?

Q: What was the first Solano County Business that was certified as a Green Business?

A: Triangle Digital INX Company in Dixon holds the honor to be the first and second certified Green Business in the County. They have two locations, a manufacturing plant and a shipping warehouse, that are both independently certified. Vineyard RV Park in Vacaville was the third.


The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team

Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: www.solanoedc.org

Future of life science industry in Solano County Discussed at Solano EDC event, Feb. 26

The current status of the life science industry in Solano County – and its future – will be discussed at the Feb. 26 Solano Economic Development Corporation meeting.

Doug Henton, president of Collaborative Economics, will present his firm’s life science findings as part of the on going Solano County Index of Economic and Community Progress.

Solano County currently is a key to San Francisco Bay Area’s strong life science industry. The cluster study reports a growing and diverse expansion of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, research and development and testing labs locating in Solano County which provide high paying job opportunities for local residents.

Henton will reveal the results of the Life Science Cluster Report which provides insights to the history of the industry’s growth and importance to Solano County. More importantly, it identifies what Solano County can do to encourage continued development of life sciences, according to Michael Ammann, president of the Solano EDC.

The event is sponsored by Novartis - BPO Vacaville. It will be held Feb. 26, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. with the program to follow at 8 a.m. Cost is $25 for Solano EDC members, and $35 for non-members. For information contact EDC at 707 864-1855.

As part of the on going research project, Collaborative Economics is studying five growing industry clusters. In November 2008 the firm released the Solano Index for Community and Economic Progress which will be updated annually, keeping economic development professionals and business and community leaders informed on vital information that can be used to develop strategies for attracting and keeping businesses, and creating job opportunities for local residents.

The monthly EDC meetings are underwritten by organization’s chairman circle members, Potrero Hills Landfill, Solano Garbage Company and Touro University.

Copart’s Jay Adair to keynote 26th Annual Solano EDC Meeting

Jay Adair, president of Fairfield headquartered Copart, the nation's largest remarketing vehicle company, will key note Solano Economic Development Corporation 26th Annual Meeting on January 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield, CA.

Adair will talk about how Copart has changed since it opened in 1982 in Vallejo to becoming the leader in selling more than one million vehicles annual through Copart’s unique online internet auction.

Mike Ammann, president of EDC said Adair plans to speak business and government needs to respond rapidly to changes in the marketplace. "In today's current global economic crisis a company's or communities ability to seek out opportunities presented in every crisis and then take advantage by making positive changes will create the difference between success and failure," Ammann said.

This event will also include Solano EDC’s annual review of successful 2008 community development highlights as well as introduction of the newly elected Solano EDC Board of Directors for 2009.

The annual meeting will be held at the Fairfield Hilton Garden Inn. Registration and networking begins at 11 a.m. with lunch and program at 11:30a.m. Cost is only $45 per person or $350 for a table of eight. Early reservations are encouraged since the event sells out annually. Please call Pat at 707‐864‐1855 for reservations or additional event information.

Sponsors include: CPV Vaca Station, enXco, Kaiser Permanente, NorthBay Healthcare, Pacific Gas and Electric, Sutter Health and Travis Credit Union.

All Solano EDC monthly programs are underwritten by Chairman's Circle Members including Potrero Hills Landfill, Solano Garbage Company and Touro University.

ABOUT COPART, INC.
Copart, founded in 1982, provides vehicle sellers with a full range of remarketing services to process and sell salvage and clean title vehicles to dismantlers, rebuilders, dealers, exporters and, in some states, to end users. Copart remarkets the vehicles through Internet sales utilizing its proprietary VB2 technology. Copart sells vehicles on behalf of insurance companies, banks, finance companies, fleet operators, dealers, the general public and others. The company currently operates 145 facilities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Salvage vehicles are either damaged vehicles deemed a total loss for insurance or business purposes or are recovered stolen vehicles for which an insurance settlement with the vehicle owner has already been made. For more information, or to become a registered buyer, visit www.copart.com.

ABOUT SOLANO EDC
Founded in 1983 and known as SEDCORP, the Solano Economic Development Corporation is a collaboration of private and public investors that provides a confidential leadership role for economic development marketing in Solano County and its seven cities: Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville and Vallejo. The mission of the Solano Economic Development Corporation is to attract, grow, and retain business and industry in Solano County that will enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in our communities.

Solano County is one of the fastest growing counties in California with a population of over 420,000 and is comprised of seven cities, Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville and Vallejo. Each of these wonderful communities has its own unique character and personality.

Most importantly, the Solano Economic Development Corporation offers expanding businesses a confidential, centralized resource for locations throughout Solano County. Please visit www.solanoedc.org

JANUARY 2009

Table of Contents
- Real Estate Roundup (December 2008)
- AAA Expands Fairfield Operations
- Annual Meeting
- Did you know?

Real Estate Roundup (December 2008)

CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- 400 Crocker Drive, Vacaville – 40,000 s/f lease to Pacific Cycle
- Building 507 Mare Island, Vallejo – 27,784 s/f lease to Alamillo Rebar

Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 537 Stone Road, #A Benicia – 15,488 s/f lease renewal to Velan Valve Corporation
- 6210 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 14,400 s/f lease renewal to MB Contract Furniture Inc.
- 505 Lopes Road, Fairfield - ±13,573 s/f lease to Universal Plant Services, Inc.
- 480 Chadbourne Rd (Busch Campus Park), Fairfield - 9,694 s/f sale to Geisse, LLC

Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 2445 S. Watney Way, Fairfield - 30,000 s/f subleased to ABS Logistics
- 2445 S. Watney Way, Fairfield – 18,000 s/f subleased to The Olive Oil Factory
- 4885 Fulton Drive, Suite D Fairfield – 5,200 s/f lease to Clear Memories, Inc.
- 495 Edison Ct, Suite A in Fairfield – 5,100 s/f lease to Euro Closures

Grubb & Ellis (www.grubb-ellis.com)
- 6210 Goodyear Road, Benicia – 14,400 s/f lease renewal to MB Contract Furniture Inc.
- 3333 Vaca Valley Parkway, Vacaville – 7,100 s/f lease to Novartis

AAA EXPANDING FAIRFIELD OPERATIONS
225 Employees Will Move Into New Facility by Mid 2009


AAA Northern California has announced that 225 employees will be moving into a new facility at 5251 Business Center Drive in Fairfield. Of those employees, about 165 will be relocating from the San Francisco headquarters, and about 60 others will relocate from their current office in Fairfield.

“Where we locate specific functions is based on what makes the most sense for the business unit and the company, and the new Fairfield location is a perfect fit,” said Matt Skryja, AAA Northern California spokesperson. “The addition of more jobs in Fairfield means not only an economic boost for the Solano County economy, but it also is the most efficient and cost-effective way to organize our work groups.”

AAA needed a larger facility in Solano County given that AAA is joining its business fulfillment center operations, already in Fairfield, with business fulfillment center employees currently working in the San Francisco headquarters. This includes employees from accounts receivable, billing services, copy center, corporate mail, membership operations, records services, and travel accounting. Other teams coming from headquarters will draw from the information technology, human resources and finance divisions. The new office location is a 104,000-square-foot, single-story building, of which AAA will lease 52,000 square feet. Employees are scheduled to begin phased relocation to the new facility in March 2009 and complete the move by June 2009.

AAA Northern California offers a wide array of automotive, travel, insurance, DMV, financial services and consumer discounts to more than 4 million members. AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers since it was founded more than 100 years ago.
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26th Solano EDC Annual Meeting – Thursday, January 29, 2009

Jay Adair, president of Fairfield headquartered Copart, the nation's largest remarketing vehicle company, will key note Solano Economic Development Corporation 26th Annual Meeting on January 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield, CA.

Adair will talk about how Copart has changed since it opened in 1982 in Vallejo to becoming the leader in selling more than one million vehicles annual through Copart’s unique online internet auction.

This event will also include Solano EDC’s annual review of successful 2008 community development highlights as well as introduction of the newly elected Solano EDC Board of Directors for 2009.

The annual meeting will be held at the Fairfield Hilton Garden Inn. Registration and networking begins at 11 a.m. with lunch and program at 11:30a.m. Cost is only $45 per person or $350 for a table of eight. Please call Pat at 707-864-1855 for reservations or additional event information.

Sponsors include: CPV Vaca Station, enXco, Kaiser Permanente, NorthBay Healthcare, Pacific Gas and Electric, Sutter Health and Travis Credit Union.
All Solano EDC monthly programs are underwritten by Chairman's Circle Members including Potrero Hills Landfill, Solano Garbage Company and Touro University.

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Did you know?

The Economic Impact of the Super Bowl for the Host City.

Tampa Bay is in for scaled back spending on the Super Bowl because of the current economy, a new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP says.

Hospitality and other tourism activities surrounding Super Bowl XLIII will generate approximately $150 million in direct spending, nearly $45 million less than the past two championships, held in Phoenix and Miami. Super Bowl XXXVII, played in Tampa in 2001, brought slightly more than $140 million in direct spending to the area.

But the $150 million is still better than the game generated in Detroit in 2006 ($118 million), Jacksonville in 2005 ($124 million) and Houston in 2004 ($135 million).

Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2009/01/19/daily32.html

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The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team

Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: http://www.solanoedc.org/

DECEMBER 2008
Happy Holidays from Solano EDC

Table of Contents

- Real Estate Roundup (November 2008)
- Featured Property: 5001 Industrial Way, Benicia +/- 220,000 SF
- 26th Annual Meeting – January 29, 2009
- Did you know?


Real Estate Roundup (November 2008)

CBRE (www.cbre.com)
- Building 98 Mare Island, Vallejo – 14,335 SF leased to Jerry Carter
- 531 Getty Court, Benicia – 11,520 SF leased to Instrument & Valve Services Company
- 2148 Beechcraft Road, Vacaville – 5,700 SF leased to Square D
Colliers International (www.colliersparrish.com)
- 3860 Industrial Way, Benicia - ±4,619 s/f lease extension to Integra Services, Inc
Cornish & Carey (www.ccarey.com)
- 475 Industrial Way, Benicia – 8,400 sf lease to Team Industrial
Cushman & Wakefield (www.cushmanwakefield.com)
- 2270 Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 19,232 sf lease to Calbee America
- 2850 Cordelia Road, Fairfield – 1,740 sf lease to Bay Area Intermodal
Premier Commercial (www.pcres.net)
- 4227 Lozano Lane, Fairfield – 5,121 sf plus 4,200 sf yard leased to Consolidated Electrical Distributors
- 4733 Mangles Blvd, Fairfield – 2,200 sf lease to Karen Alvord

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Featured Property: 5001 Industrial Way, Benicia +/- 220,000 SF

5001 Industrial Way is a prime location for Office Space or Headquarters

Property Description:
♦ Gross Acreage: ±9.88 gross acres (±430,373 sq. ft.)
♦ Dimensions: ±695’ (width) x ±710’ (deep)
♦ Access: I-680 – Lake Herman Rd –
Industrial Way
♦ Utilities: To Site
♦ Zoning: Light Industrial
♦ APN: 0080-301-160

Improvements:
♦ ±220,000 sq. ft. concrete tilt-up
building (±480’ deep x ±420’ wide)
(± 201,600 sq. ft ground floor)
♦ Office: ±40,000 sq. ft. mezzanine office structure
(2 floors @ ±20,000 sq. ft. per floor)
♦ Column Spacing: ±60’ wide x ±46.66’ deep
♦ Clear Height: ±24’ minimum
♦ 7 1/2” thick walls
♦ Landscaping and irrigation
♦ Loading: Cross Loaded
Grade Level: ±7 (±12’ x ±14’); and
Dock High: ±24 (±9’ x ±10’)
♦ Truck Staging: ±112’ (not inc. parking stall)
♦ Parking: ±227 spaces
♦ 5” concrete slab with #3 rebar 24” OCEW
♦ Fire Sprinklers: .45/3,000 sq. ft
♦ Roofing: 4-ply 20 year specification
♦ 2,000 amp electrical service @ 277/480 volts
♦ Insulation: R-19 Roof & R-11 walls

Comments:
♦ Excellent freeway access to I-680 with views of Mt. Diablo and the Carquinez Straits. Built in 1996.
♦ Architectural award winning office design/finish.
♦ Lease term through November 30, 2013. Longer term possible

To schedule a tour or obtain
pricing information,please contact:
Brooks Pedder
or
Phil Garrett
(707) 831-0188

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The 26th Solano EDC Annual Meeting

Sign up today to hear Jay Adair, President, Copart at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Solano Economic Development Corporation. Copart has been named to Forbes Top Small Companies for the past nine years in a row. Come learn about the "change-centric" culture that has made this Fairfield Head Quartered company successful.

Thursday, January 29, 2009
11:00 a.m. Registration 11:30 a.m. lunch & program
Hilton Garden Inn, Fairfield
To register call or email Pat at (707) 864-1855

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Did you know?

Did you know that "Jingle Bells" was first written for Thanksgiving. It was penned and first played by James Lord Pierpont in 1857 at a church in Savannah, Georgia for Thanksgiving. It was so well liked that he played it again on Christmas day and since then it has become one of the most popular Christmas carols.

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The Solano Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to enhance the economic vitality
and quality of life in Solano County communities through the attraction,
growth and retention of business and industry.

Solano EDC Team

Mike Ammann, President (mike@solanoedc.org)
Sandy Person, Vice-President (sandy@solanoedc.org)
Pat Uhrich, Office Manager (pat@solanoedc.org)
Andy Turba, Special Projects (andy@solanoedc.org)

Solano Economic Development Corporation
360 Campus Lane, Suite 102, Fairfield, CA 94534
Phone: (707) 864-1855 Fax: (707) 864-6621
Website: http://www.solanoedc.org/